The February 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging and policy-heavy conversations of World Ag Expo week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…from labor-intensive subsistence farming into a system capable of feeding a growing nation—and eventually, much of the world. How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming That’s today’s American Agriculture…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…World Ag Expo, often called the Super Bowl of farm shows. With rain in the forecast and growers preparing to head to Tulare, the show blended excitement, innovation, and serious…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…McGill welcomed Richard Kreps, a longtime California pistachio grower and industry leader. With the World Ag Expo just days away, Kreps delivered a no-nonsense assessment of where agriculture stands —…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on social media: AgNet West (Facebook,…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…and use the promo code AGMETER to receive $3 off each ticket. For questions or additional information, the World Ag Expo office can be reached at 559-688-1030. World Ag Expo…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
The February 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour was all about gearing up for what many farmers call the Super Bowl of agriculture — the World Ag Expo, set…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…updates on World Ag Expo, with Papagni and McGill reminding listeners that innovation remains one of agriculture’s strongest tools. Precision technology, smarter agronomy, and efficient equipment are helping growers stretch inputs…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…California. As Roberti put it, “You can’t manage agriculture from a desk and expect it to work in the real world.” 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website:…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on social media: AgNet West (Facebook, Instagram, X)…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…that plagued earlier tractor designs. A Global Agricultural Standard Today, virtually every tractor sold anywhere in the world features a three-point hitch based on Harry Ferguson’s original system. From small…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…will take place August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. Attendee registration opens early spring. Agricultural companies interested in exhibiting can reserve a booth at citrusexpo.net/exhibit. For hotel information, visit citrusexpo.net/stay….
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…and a path forward that rewards farming families instead of pushing them out. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…for domestic fruit and supporting local farmers when it’s in season. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and…